The Papers of William Paul Sihler, 1887-1989 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of William Paul Sihler, 1887-1989
ID: LCA/RG15/Sihler, W
Primary Creator: Sihler, William Paul (1865-1941)
Extent: 3.4 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Biographical Note
William Paul Sihler was born Nov. 5, 1865 at Fort Wayne, Ind. Attended Concordia College, 1877-73; Concordia Seminary, 1883-86 (CT); Univ. of Wis., 1887-88 (MA); Johns Hopkins Univ., 1889-90. Teacher of parochial school, 1886-87; Dr. Sachs Collegiate Institute, 1888-89.
Sihler taught German at Luther College from 1890-1940. His experience playing professional baseball helped to promote the development of the game at Luther.
He married Amelia Schust on June 23, 1893. They had four children, including Margaret Sihler and Rev. E.W. Sihler. Died 1941.
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Sihler underviste i tysk på Luther College fra 1890 til 1940. Som tidligere profesjonell baseball spiller.
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 4 boxes
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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: William Paul Sihler Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History: 11/26/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: 1899-1979],
[Box 2: 1917-1985],
[Box 3: 1899-1993],
[Box 4: Photos and Letters, 1890 - 1997],
[Series 1: Correspondence],
[All]
- Box 2: 1917-1985
- Folder 1: Family Letters, 7 January 1917- 24 August 1917
- Folder 2: Family Letters, 17 December 1921- 25 April 1925
- Folder 3: Billy Sihler Sayings, September- October 1985
- Folder 4: Arrangement and Summary of the Billy Sihler Stories, undated
- Folder 5: Casper Nervig, 1925
- Folder 6: Arnold J. Alstad, 5 December 1975
- Folder 7: Rev. Jesse P. Knutson, 1925
- Folder 8: Owen L. Olson, 1932
- Folder 9: William A. Olson, 1930
- Folder 10: Rev. N.A. Berntson, 1975, 1929
- Folder 11: Rev. Erling H. Peterson, 10 December 1975
- Folder 12: Leif E. Evans, 1975
- Folder 13: Ted E. Gilberson, 11 December 1975
- Folder 14: Harold J. Amland, 1975, 1978
- Folder 15: Rev. V. S. Larson, 1975
- Folder 16: Dr. L. O. Swanson, 1975
- Folder 17: Robert N. Snouffer, 1975
- Folder 18: Harland P. Nasoik, 1975
- Folder 19: Elmer "Pete" Anderson, 1975
- Folder 20: Sig Ode, 1975
- Folder 21: Elmer L. Ulland, 1975
- Folder 22: Ernest J. Rod, 1976
- Folder 23: Rev. Walter A. Olson, 1976
- Folder 24: Rev. Pernie C. Pederson, 1976
- Folder 25: Guy Gilbertson, 1975
- Folder 26: Rev. Martin T. Sensen, 1976
- Folder 27: Ernest Espelie, 1976
- Folder 28: Rev. Arthur J. Tolo, 1976
- Folder 29: Everett G. Ritland, 1976, 1978
- Folder 30: Melvin N. Tatley, 1976
- Folder 31: Robert S. Jacobson, 1976
- Folder 32: Harriet Aspenson Norland, 1976
- Folder 33: Obert G. Olson, 1976
- Folder 34: A. S. Peterson, 1976
- Folder 35: Rev. Gilbert Borreson, 1976, 1978
- Folder 36: James O. Holmlund, 1976
- Folder 37: Arthur P. Branae, 1976
- Folder 38: George A. Hougen, 1976
- Folder 39: Oliver C. Sand, 1976
- Folder 40: Robert H. Lounsberry, 1976
- Folder 41: Ralph Tyler, 1976, 1978
- Folder 42: Frank R. Miller, 1976
- Folder 43: Rev. Milo E. Lee, 1976, 1978
- Folder 44: Mrs. Margaret (Hanson) Gulsvig, 1976
- Folder 45: Dr. M. Duane Sommerness M.D., 1976
- Folder 46: Mrs. Naomi (Salverson) Bush, 1976
- Folder 47: Dr. E. J. Nordby M.D., 1976
- Folder 48: Mrs. Helen (Hoff) Haatvedt, 1976
- Folder 49: Larry H. Shipp, 1976
- Folder 50: Dr. Herman A. Preus, 1976
- Folder 51: Art Olson, 1976
- Folder 52: Harold C. Kumpf, 1976
- Folder 53: Walter V. Linde, 1976
- Folder 54: Rev. Christian Preus, 1976
- Folder 55: R. V. Sando, 1976
- Folder 56: Rev. Victor Fiskerbeck, 1976
- Folder 57: Rev. Ed Beaver, 1976
- Folder 58: Ted Gilberson, 1976
- Folder 59: Rev. Osmund G. Salverson, 1976
- Folder 60: Rev. Norvald R. Hjermstad, 1976
- Folder 61: B. H. Narveson, 1976
- Folder 62: Alvin R. Hesla, 1976
- Folder 63: Godtfred I. Brende, 1976
- Folder 64: Ernest Olson, 1976
- Folder 65: Rev. Obert Rust, 1976
- Folder 66: George A. Amundson, 1976
- Folder 67: Adolph L. Harsted, 1976
- Folder 68: Julius W. Opheim, 1976
- Folder 69: Dr. Lester H. Waldum, 1976
- Folder 70: Oscar E. Nybakken, 1976
- Folder 71: Rev. Clifton M. Weihe, 1977
- Folder 72: Rev. Herman Preus, 1977
- Folder 73: Rev. Harold Aasen, 1977
- Folder 74: Reuben B. Frost, 1977
- Folder 75: Reuben I. Jacobson, 1977
- Folder 76: Karsten Baalson, 1977
- Folder 77: George Schade, 1977
- Folder 78: K. E. Brunsdale, 1977
- Folder 79: Clifton M. Weihe, 1978
- Folder 80: Dorcas Jacobsen Wrolstad, 1978
- Folder 81: Adrian Docken, 1978
- Folder 82: George Strum, undated
- Folder 83: Gerhard Naeseth, 1978
- Folder 84: Maurice Akre, 1978
- Folder 85: Charles B. McMasters, 1978
- Folder 86: Einar R. Larson, 1978
- Folder 87: Lucile M. Roberts, 1978
- Folder 88: Gunnar Malmin, 1978
- Folder 89: Kenneth L. Olsen, undated
- Folder 90: Ruth (Fortun) Schallert, 1978
- Folder 91: Harold J. Belgum, undated
- Folder 92: Earl F. Voelz, 1979
- Folder 93: Nick Renslo, 1978
- Folder 94: Earling S. Kaasa, 1978
- Folder 95: Morris A. Sorenson Sr., 1978
- Folder 96: Cameron P. Hoff, 1978
- Folder 97: Richard Rodsether, undated
- Folder 98: Linka Preus Johnson, 1979
- Folder 99: Correspondence, Newspaper Article (photocopied), and Notes, 1930-1988
- Folder 100: Transcriptions, Cassette Tapes, Short Stories, and Correspondence, 1960-1978
- Folder 101: Short Stories and Correspondence, undated
- Folder 102: Short Stories and Correspondence, 1975-1977
- Folder 103: "Methodismen" by Dr. W. Sihler. Photocopy, 1878
- Folder 104: Short Stories, undated
- Folder 105: Music, 1939
- Folder 106: Correspondence, Photograph, and Newspaper Clipping, 1846, 1909, 1954,1993
- Folder 107: Short Stories, undated
- Folder 108: Flyer for "Woman, Faith, and the Nuclear Age", 5 March 1989
- Folder 109: Letters from Casper B. Nervig, 1976, 1978
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: 1899-1979],
[Box 2: 1917-1985],
[Box 3: 1899-1993],
[Box 4: Photos and Letters, 1890 - 1997],
[Series 1: Correspondence],
[All]